HiT Entertainment is a British-American entertainment company owned by Mattel and was originally established in 1982 as Henson International Television, the international distribution arm of Jim Henson Productions. They are known for owning and distributing shows such as "Thomas & Friends," "Barney & Friends," "Bob the Builder," "Kipper," "Fireman Sam," and "Angelina Ballerina."
From mid 2001 to early 2002, HiT distributed five of Big Idea's VeggieTales videos as a result of acquiring the company's mass market distributor, Lyrick Studios.
Because Big Idea had not made a partnership with HiT Entertainment (primarily because HiT was not usually interested in working with properties they did not own), Big Idea turned to Warner Home Video to serve as their new mass market distributor in 2002. HiT responded to this by filing a lawsuit against them in federal court for "breach of contract."
Their lawsuit against Big Idea was was one of the major causes of Big Idea's bankruptcy in 2003 shortly after the release of Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie.
Releases
- The Ultimate Silly Song Countdown (September 18, 2001)
- Heroes of the Bible!
- Lions, Shepherds and Queens (Oh My!) (March 5, 2002; reprinted March 22, 2002)
- Stand Up, Stand Tall, Stand Strong! (March 5, 2002; reprinted March 23, 2002)
Albums
- Silly Songs with Larry (September 18, 2001)
- Bob and Larry's Sunday Morning Songs (May 2002)
- Junior's Bedtime Songs (May 2002)
Compilations/Triple Features
- Classics from the Crisper (September 18, 2001)
- Larry-Boy Power Pack (March 2002)
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